anyone whos done that type of restoration, and done the required component replacement comes to understand,
both why a correct and well done restoration cost so much and takes so long,
and why so many times, your average body shop, that are quoting you prices to do that work, skimp,
or hide and ignore doing component replacement or don,t get it done correctly,
and tend to do crap quality work,
shops doing that type of work tend to skip or ignore or hide areas that are not easily seen on the less well done restorations.
done correctly a restoration can take many months and its a nearly bottomless money pit in some cases.
thats one reason that you seldom see total restorations done by other than enthusiasts with their own shop and tools who are willing to work at their own pace,
as commercial labor charges,
make the process almost prohibitive, its also why having access to a donor car for parts is very helpful